1984 Nissan Leopard vs. 2012 Volkswagen Touareg
To start off, 2012 Volkswagen Touareg is newer by 28 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1984 Nissan Leopard. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1984 Nissan Leopard would be higher. At 3,000 cc (6 cylinders), 2012 Volkswagen Touareg is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2012 Volkswagen Touareg (225 HP @ 3500 RPM) has 12 more horse power than 1984 Nissan Leopard. (213 HP @ 5200 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2012 Volkswagen Touareg should accelerate faster than 1984 Nissan Leopard. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2012 Volkswagen Touareg weights approximately 886 kg more than 1984 Nissan Leopard. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
Because 2012 Volkswagen Touareg is four wheel drive (4WD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 1984 Nissan Leopard. In wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 2012 Volkswagen Touareg will offer significantly more control. With that said, do keep in mind that many other factors such as speed and the wear on your tires can also have significant impact on traction and control. Let's talk about torque, 2012 Volkswagen Touareg (550 Nm @ 1750 RPM) has 215 more torque (in Nm) than 1984 Nissan Leopard. (335 Nm @ 3600 RPM). This means 2012 Volkswagen Touareg will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1984 Nissan Leopard.
Compare all specifications:
| 1984 Nissan Leopard | 2012 Volkswagen Touareg | |
| Make | Nissan | Volkswagen |
| Model | Leopard | Touareg |
| Year Released | 1984 | 2012 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 2960 cc | 3000 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | V |
| Horse Power | 213 HP | 225 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5200 RPM | 3500 RPM |
| Torque | 335 Nm | 550 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3600 RPM | 1750 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Diesel |
| Drive Type | Rear | 4WD |
| Transmission Type | Automatic | 8-speed shiftable automatic |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Vehicle Weight | 1370 kg | 2256 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4640 mm | 4796 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1700 mm | 1941 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1360 mm | 1732 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2630 mm | 2893 mm |
